Chrysanthemum Festival

Vibrancy and imagination abound during Longwood Gardens’ spectacular Chrysanthemum Festival. They stretch their horticultural limits by nurturing and training specialty chrysanthemum forms, all bursting with color from start to finish, making for a radiant Conservatory bursting with personality.

Outside, explore the painted vistas as they change with the season, enjoy family fun in the fanciful Garden Railway, and find autumnal awe at every turn.

Don’t miss the final flourish of their fountain performances, as well as Light: Installations by Bruce Munro, both of which are on view Thursday through Sunday evenings through October 30. Before dusk, explore the Gardens and kick back with live music in the Beer Garden. As darkness falls, Light’s eight installations begin to shine, adding a dimension of magic and wonder to the Gardens. Stay for that evening’s Illuminated Fountain Performance and enjoy even more fun afterward, as the gardens remain open—and Light remains on view—until 11:00 pm.